Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation
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Manufacturer: Lockheed Model: 1049G Super Constellation Span: 37.62m / 123ft Year: 1954 Length: 34.62m / 114ft Height: 7.54m / 25ft Wing Area: 153.66m² / 1,654ft² Short Title: Lockheed 1049G Empty Weight: 33120.1kg / 73,016lbs Gross Weight: 62370kg / 137,500lbs Maximum Speed: 595.33km/h Cruise Speed: 490.75km/h / 305mph Power Plant: Four Wright R-3350 3,250 h.p. radial engines Registration: CF-TGE Range: 6661.26km / 4,140miles Serial Number: 4544    |
Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation The "Super G" was the most successful version of the Lockheed Super Constellations and one of the last great piston-engine airliners. Soon after the plane's introduction, it became clear that airlines would invest in jet aircraft. For long range operations, the Super G could be fitted with extra wingtip tanks increasing the fuel capacity by two-thirds more than the original "Connie" models. The first flight of the G-model Constellation was on December 7, 1954 and it was introduced to commercial service by Northwest Airlines on July 1, 1955. The Super G was a popular choice among the airlines with 42 being flown by domestic carriers and 59 by foreign airlines. This airplane was delivered to Trans-Canada Airlines in 1954. After a career flying passenger and later cargo, the aircraft was briefly converted into a cocktail lounge and lunch delicatessen in Toronto, Canada. The Museum's Constellation is currently on view in the Airpark. |
